A Hull man's life-long love of Laurel and Hardy is being showcased in an exhibition.

Ken Owst, 60, became a fan of the legendary comedy duo when, as a child, his parents bought him a battery-powered TVX-Junior film projector so he could screen their classic short films.

Now he's staging an exhibition about to heroes to mark the 70th anniversary of their first-ever visit to Hull.

Ken Owst at his exhibition in the Brook Street gallery

In July 1947 they topped the bill at the Hull New Theatre during a sell-out UK tour.

Mr Owst's exhibition in Brook Street Art Gallery in the city centre not only includes a copy of the show's official programme but his old film projector along with a collection of Laurel and Hardy memorabilia he has amassed over the years.

It also features a photograph of the duo and their wives enjoying a gala dinner hosted by Hull's cinema managers.

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy at a dinner in their honour during a visit to Hull in 1947

"I really wanted to mark the anniversary in some way because it coincided with Hull being the UK City of Culture," said Mr Owst.

"I hope it brings back a lot of happy memories for people and it's my own tribute to Stan and Ollie.

"Ideally, I would like to make it a permanent exhibition somewhere if I can find the right venue and someone willing to provide the space."

Although the current exhibition closes this weekend, there are plans are in the pipeline to stage another one next year to mark commemorate the 65th anniversary of the duo's second visit to Hull in 1953 when they appeared at the now demolished Palace Theatre in Anlaby Road.